How long do planning decisions take near Midgehole?

The average planning decision time near Midgehole is 74 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Midgehole?

The planning approval rate near Midgehole is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Midgehole?

The most common type of planning application near Midgehole is listed building consent applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Midgehole?

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Midgehole, West Yorkshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Midgehole, West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Midgehole are administered by Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. View the full Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £257,464 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Calderdale
Parliamentary constituency: Calder Valley
LSOA: Calderdale 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Midgehole.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Midgehole.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Midgehole based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Midgehole.

26/00332/LBC - 3 Crabtree Fold Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SN
Replacement of selective window frames. Open external wall by 150mm for heat recovery ventilation unit.
Status: Undecided | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-06-04
- Old Town Farm Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SW
Submission of information to discharge condition 21 on planning application 17/00682/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-12
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- Old Town Farm Old Town Mill Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale HX7 8SW
Submission of information to discharge conditions 18, 19 and 25 on planning application 17/00682/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2026-03-09
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- Land Adjacent Parrock Parrock Lane Old Town Hebden Bridge Calderdale
Rebuild section of overhead line
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-11-03
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- Hebden Hey Scout Centre Bobbys Lane Heptonstall Hebden Bridge HX7 7AW
Management of trees (inc prune and fell)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2025-05-19
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- The Coach House Boston Hill Old Town Hebden Bridge HX7 8SS
Submission of information to Discharge Conditions 2, 11 and 12 on planning application 22/01024/CON
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Calderdale | Date: 2024-03-08
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A brief summary of Midgehole in West Yorkshire

Midgehole is a settlement located in West Yorkshire, England.

Property prices in Midgehole show an average sale price of £257,464, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Midgehole a particularly low-crime area.

Midgehole has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hebden Bridge, Heptonstall. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Midgehole includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Crimsworth Dean SSSI, South Pennine Moors SSSI; 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): South Pennine Moors; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): South Pennine Moors Phase 2. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Midgehole

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Midgehole. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Midgehole.

The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Midgehole were listed building and heritage (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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